Re-Educated Podcast
Podcast Overview
To educate the community on environmental, social, and physical inequities and challenges that the Black communities have to deal with, and what can be done to empower the Black community to help them navigate through the understanding of legislation and policy on a micro/ macro level.
Meet the Hosts
Danni Golden - Host
Danni Golden is a Singer/Songwriter and Communication Specialist based in Albuquerque, NM. Though born in Omaha Nebraska, she claims New Mexico as her home. The oldest of 5 children, Her presence on this earth has always demanded the spotlight, as she began singing at the young age of two. She honed her skills as a contemporary dancer at PAPA here in Abq, while also never letting up on her gift of song.
The young performer later integrated heavily into the music scene when she linked up with fellow artist and entrepreneur, (and life partner), MscottLovesLife to form the creative company, BTTRSNC (better since). Prior to that, Danni served as the Director of Operations for The GREAT Academy Foundation, where she was responsible for developing and implementing Service Learning, and College Readiness programs.
She left the Foundation in 2018 to pursue a career closer to her passion – music, and landed at Vanguard Media where she became the Operations Manager and Morning Show host. Danni Golden also has a hand in Canna-culture as part owner of LoudCloud Magazine. Though this Jill of all trades has been attacking all areas of creativity, as of late, she has been full steam in developing her music, while using her voice, powerful conversation skills, and business connections to uplift her community.
A self-proclaimed “hippie”, she enjoys listening to podcasts, spending time with her 9 year old daughter, Jada and her Partner Marcus, and getting out into nature.
Devon Williams - Cohost
Devon Williams is a Social and Community Outreach Coordinator with the State Office of African American Affairs. In this role, Devon looks conducts community outreach for all aspects of the African American community in New Mexico, including collaboration with community stakeholders, programs and initiatives, and policy and advocacy.
Before joining the Office of African American Affairs in 2019, Devon worked for 4 years for a diverse range of organizations, including Sports and Wellness, the University of New Mexico, and Albuquerque Public Schools. Devon also completed his Bachelor’s in Communication and Master’s in Sport Administration in the years prior to joining the Office of African American Affairs.
Devon varied background in K-12 education, post-secondary education and organizations in the private sector provided the perfect foundation for understanding the community and helping them navigate systems and organizations in New Mexico, successfully.